Electric Field of Two Point Charges on the x-axis

In summary, we have two point charges, q1 = 4.0×10-6 C and q2 = -1.0×10-6 C, located on the x-axis at x1 = -1.0 cm and x2 = 3.0 cm. Part (a) asks us to determine the electric field at the origin, while part (b) asks for the x coordinate of a point on the positive x-axis where the electric field is zero. The solution for part (a) has been found, but there is still no solution for part (b) at this time.
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Two point charges, q1 = 4.0×10-6 C and q2 = -1.0×10-6 C, are located on the x-axis at x1 = -1.0 cm and x2 = 3.0 cm.

(a) Determine the electric field at the origin.

(b) Determine the x coordinate of a point on the positive x-axis where the electric field is zero; i.e., a test charge placed at this point would experience no force.

3. The Attempt at a Solution

I have no idea
 
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OK, I solved part a) and found the electric field at the origin.

Can someone help me with part b), I really don't have a clue on how to solve this other than setting F = 0 (which may not be necessary anyway).
 
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I am really interested in what this answer would be, as I have thought about it a lot. Could someone please guide me to the answer?
 

1. What is an electric charge?

An electric charge is a fundamental property of matter that causes particles to experience electric and magnetic forces. It can be either positive or negative, and is measured in units of coulombs (C).

2. How do electric charges interact with each other?

Like charges repel each other, while opposite charges attract. This is known as the Coulomb's Law, which states that the force between two charges is directly proportional to the product of their charges and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.

3. What is the difference between conductors and insulators?

Conductors are materials that allow electric charges to flow freely through them, while insulators are materials that do not allow charges to flow easily. This is due to the difference in their ability to hold onto their electrons.

4. How do electric charges create an electric field?

An electric field is created by any object that has an electric charge. It is a region of space around the object where other charges experience a force. The strength of the electric field depends on the magnitude of the charge and the distance from the object.

5. What is the relationship between electric charges and electric current?

Electric current is the flow of electric charges through a conductor. The direction of the current is defined as the direction in which positive charges would flow. In a closed circuit, the current flows from the positive terminal of a battery to the negative terminal.

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